If you are learning to play bass guitar, you should get to know chords. Bass chords require a slightly different technique than guitar chords, as the style of the instrument is unique.
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Read this guide to learn how to play chords on bass guitar.
Bass players do not use chords as often as guitar players. However, chords are incorporated into bass music from time to time, and learning them will help you become a stronger musician.
Because the bass has a lower tone, the technique is different than on the standard guitar. Therefore, you will not be able to learn to play chords from someone who only plays standard guitar, or from a standard guitar book. The correct technique is shown below.
This video was produced by TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons, and features a professional bass guitar teacher. Here he goes over the steps involved in playing chords on an electric bass guitar.
Although he uses an electric instrument here, the advice may still be helpful for those who play acoustic bass.
To get started, familiarize yourself with the notes on your bass. Each fret on each string produces a different note when you place your finger over it, and the frets progress in half-note increments.
Below is a chart that details all of the notes on a bass guitar. The lines represent the frets on your bass. Knowing these will help you to successfully play chords.
Unlike the standard guitar, bass chords are not played by strumming all of the strings simultaneously. Doing so tends to result in a muddled sound, due to the low tone.
Instead, hit the strings in succession to emphasize each individual note. Practice this technique until you get a clear, smooth sound from all notes of the chord.
Then practice moving from string to string as quickly as possible, to make the chord sound cohesive.
You can create your own chords, learn common bass chords, or even practice chords that are played on standard guitars.
Since the bass has two fewer strings, not all chords will translate seamlessly from guitar, and you may have to lose a note or two. You can always add more notes if you please.
Play around with your own chords, and check out a guitar/bass guitar chord book or guide for ideas.
(When did the Bass Guitar became popular?)
Read this guide to learn how to play chords on bass guitar.
Bass players do not use chords as often as guitar players. However, chords are incorporated into bass music from time to time, and learning them will help you become a stronger musician.
Because the bass has a lower tone, the technique is different than on the standard guitar. Therefore, you will not be able to learn to play chords from someone who only plays standard guitar, or from a standard guitar book. The correct technique is shown below.
Bass Guitar Bar Chords
This video was produced by TalkingBass - Online Bass Lessons, and features a professional bass guitar teacher. Here he goes over the steps involved in playing chords on an electric bass guitar.
Although he uses an electric instrument here, the advice may still be helpful for those who play acoustic bass.
Step 1: Learn the Notes
To get started, familiarize yourself with the notes on your bass. Each fret on each string produces a different note when you place your finger over it, and the frets progress in half-note increments.
Below is a chart that details all of the notes on a bass guitar. The lines represent the frets on your bass. Knowing these will help you to successfully play chords.
Bass Guitar Notes
Step 2: Technique
Unlike the standard guitar, bass chords are not played by strumming all of the strings simultaneously. Doing so tends to result in a muddled sound, due to the low tone.
Instead, hit the strings in succession to emphasize each individual note. Practice this technique until you get a clear, smooth sound from all notes of the chord.
Then practice moving from string to string as quickly as possible, to make the chord sound cohesive.
Step 3: Learn Chords
You can create your own chords, learn common bass chords, or even practice chords that are played on standard guitars.
Since the bass has two fewer strings, not all chords will translate seamlessly from guitar, and you may have to lose a note or two. You can always add more notes if you please.
Play around with your own chords, and check out a guitar/bass guitar chord book or guide for ideas.
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